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Toni Torepe is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Education at the University of Canterbury (Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha). A Māori academic with tribal affiliations across the Ngāi Tahu region, she identifies Arowhenua as her whānau home. Dr. Torepe has been with the University of Canterbury since January 2007, contributing significantly to Indigenous education and research. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Queensland (2025), a Master of Education from the University of Canterbury (2012), and both a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Canterbury (1998 and 1995 respectively). Toni's research centers on Indigenous research methodologies, with a focus on the experiences of Māori academics in Western tertiary institutions. She has worked closely with Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua to understand different perspectives on Aoraki (Mount Cook) and mountaineering. Her work consistently addresses cultural taxation, Indigenous knowledge systems, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Through her research, she aims to make positive contributions to Māori advancement and to challenge Eurocentric thinking in educational contexts. Faculty of Education Indigenous Research in Aotearoa and the Pacific Excellence Award (2023) Advancing Sustainability Research award (2023) She is actively involved in advising graduate students and has supervised several Master's theses on topics related to Māori education. Her professional activities include serving on the Faculty of Education Research Committee as Vice Chair, the University of Canterbury Library Committee, and the Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Education Committee. She frequently develops and facilitates wānanga (Māori educational gatherings) and has been interviewed by media outlets like Radio New Zealand regarding her research on Aoraki. Her community engagement includes working on partnership approaches to address human waste on Aoraki, reflecting her commitment to environmental stewardship through an Indigenous lens.

• Indigenous Research Methodologies
• Māori Education
• Cultural Taxation
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Fandy Tjiptono is an Associate Professor at the School of Marketing and International Business at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) in New Zealand, where he has been teaching for several years. With over 25 years of marketing teaching experience across universities in Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand, he brings extensive international perspective to his academic work. Ph.D in Marketing from University of New South Wales (Australia) Master of Commerce (MCom) in marketing from University of New South Wales (Australia) Bachelor of Economics in management from Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia) Professor Tjiptono's research focuses on consumer behavior, marketing practices, and business strategies in emerging markets, with particular emphasis on brand longevity and management, consumer ethics and religiousness, responsible/sustainable consumption, the nexus of marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship, and social issues in business including autism in the workplace. His work spans both theoretical and practical applications, with numerous publications in respected marketing journals. His recent publications show a strong trend toward examining consumer behavior in digital contexts, sustainability issues, and pandemic-related consumer responses. He frequently publishes in top marketing journals including European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Business Ethics, Psychology & Marketing, and Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, demonstrating consistent scholarly output across multiple relevant domains. Professor Tjiptono actively supervises doctoral students and has secured research grants, including a 2024-2026 project on non-alcoholic beer as a commercial and health opportunity. He teaches a variety of marketing courses including Consumer Behaviour, International Marketing, Tourism Marketing, and Market Research at both undergraduate and graduate levels. With more than 12 years of consulting experience across FMCG, publishing, telecommunication, and banking industries, Professor Tjiptono bridges academic research with practical business applications. His leadership extends beyond the classroom, having served in various administrative roles at university, faculty, and department levels throughout his career.

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Practices
• Business Strategies in Emerging Markets
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Hamuera Kahi is a Senior Lecturer and currently serves as Associate Head of School at the Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Canterbury. He has held his academic position since January 2009 and assumed the Associate Head role in July 2023. Dr. Kahi's research focuses on the interface between Matauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) with contemporary science, Traditional Māori games and sports, and broader issues of Māori sports. His work bridges indigenous knowledge systems with modern academic disciplines, creating unique interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Māori culture and its applications in contemporary contexts. His research particularly emphasizes how indigenous knowledge can inform technological development, social policy, and wellbeing frameworks. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on Māori wellbeing frameworks, indigenous knowledge systems, and the application of tikanga Māori to contemporary policy challenges. His work spans multiple disciplines including social policy, environmental science, education, and sports studies, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of indigenous knowledge applications. A notable pattern in his research is the development of frameworks like 'He Ara Waiora' that integrate Māori perspectives into national policy discussions around wellbeing and standards of living. Peer review for 'Ethical Space: the international journal of communication ethics' (2022) Peer review for 'Records of the Canterbury Museum' (2022) Peer review for 'MAI Journal' (2021) Elected member of Māori Association of Social Science (since 2010) Organizing committee member for MASS conferences (2009-2010) Co-organized Waitaha Symposium at Aotahi School (2009) Dr. Kahi is registered to supervise Master's and Doctoral students, with recent supervision including projects on indigenous knowledge in VR, Māori land history, wellbeing methodologies for clean water technologies, and Māori sports history. His supervisory work reflects his commitment to advancing Māori knowledge systems through academic research. His professional activities indicate active participation in the Māori academic community, particularly through the Māori Association of Social Science, where he has served on conference organizing committees and review panels.

• Matauranga Maori
• Indigenous Knowledge
• Science Interface
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Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart is a leading academic in the Department of Management and International Business at the University of Auckland Business School . Prior to this, she held positions at the National University of Singapore and the Australian National University. She earned her PhD from Cornell University (1999) and a BA (Hons) from the University of Otago (1990). PhD (Cornell University, 1999) BA (Hons) (University of Otago, 1990) Her research spans political economy, international business, and Southeast Asian studies , with a focus on business-government relations, financial policy in East Asia, palm oil industry governance, and institutional change . Her recent work examines global value chains, pandemic responses, and climate policy in the Asia-Pacific. Her publications address monetary policy, economic integration, corporate ownership shifts, and regulatory frameworks across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific. She actively supervises postgraduate research in areas including business-government relations, financial regulation, and institutional dynamics . As Director of the NZ Asia Institute , she contributes to regional policy discussions and public engagement through media commentary and educational initiatives.

• Business and government
• Business networks in Southeast Asia
• Capital mobility and international finance
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Associate Professor Anthony Brien is a faculty member in the Department of Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, New Zealand. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, he serves as Programme Director for the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Tourism Management Major at Lincoln University since 2002. He previously held the position of Head of Department in 2020. His international collaborations span Dubai, England, and Australia, focusing on Human Capital strategies across diverse economic and cultural contexts. Dr. Brien's educational background includes a PhD from Lincoln University, an MSc in Management from Sheffield Hallam University, and a Diploma in Teaching from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality since 2008 and holds additional certifications including membership in the Tourism Industry Association Aotearoa and JP status with the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices of the Peace. His research bridges academic theory with practical application in tourism and hospitality, with special emphasis on Human Capital strategic management and change management. Dr. Brien explores the vital connections between workforce capabilities, organizational strategy, and business productivity, delivering actionable insights to industry stakeholders. His work addresses real-world business challenges in hotel management, human resources, and tourism development. Recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with publications addressing contemporary issues including tourism during the pandemic, virtual reality applications, Muslim tourism, and human capital investment in hospitality. His work shows particular strength in connecting theoretical frameworks with practical business applications. Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality (2008-present) Visiting Academic at Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Le Roches Board Member, Mackenzie Tourism Industry Association (2020-present) Board Member, Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices of the Peace (2023-present) Dr. Brien actively contributes to industry development through his supervision of postgraduate students, service on multiple boards, and as a media commentator on tourism and hotel management issues. His governance roles reflect a career committed to sustainable growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors, both nationally and internationally.

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Management
• Human Capital Strategic Management
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Peni Fukofuka is an Associate Professor and current Head of Department in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the University of Canterbury's UC Business School. Appointed as Associate Professor in January 2023 and promoted to Head of Department in April 2024, he brings extensive professional experience having worked in the corporate sector for nearly a decade across Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand before transitioning to academia. Dr. Fukofuka's educational background includes a PhD in Accounting from the Australian National University (2014), a Master of Commerce from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. He is also a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) and holds CPA Australia certification. His research program centers on indigenous accounting practices, particularly examining how Pacific Island cultural frameworks interact with formal accounting systems. Using Bourdieusian theoretical perspectives, he investigates accounting in Seventh Day Adventist churches across the Pacific, tax compliance among indigenous entrepreneurs, and alternative accounting practices in informal housing contexts. His work frequently addresses decolonizing accounting research and integrating indigenous knowledge systems into mainstream accounting discourse. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on postcolonial accounting perspectives, with increasing attention to sustainability reporting, diversity in the accounting profession, and constitutional transformation in relation to indigenous sovereignty. His research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing narrative analysis, case studies, and critical theoretical approaches to examine accounting practices in real-world contexts. Professor Fukofuka actively contributes to the academic community through service as a peer reviewer for major journals including Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Critical Perspectives on Accounting, and Pacific Accounting Review. He serves on multiple committees including the Indigenous Research Cluster and Learning and Teaching Committee at the Business School, and the Advisory Board of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies. As a supervisor, he guides research on topics ranging from public sector accounting reform in Solomon Islands to the United Nations' SDGs and accounting practices. He has developed innovative courses including ACCT347: Indigenous Perspective of Accounting and Accountability, reflecting his commitment to integrating indigenous knowledge into accounting education. His professional activities include consulting with the New Zealand Ministry of Education on Pacific educational challenges and organizing academic events such as the Sustainability Accounting Research Network conference.

• Indigenous Accounting Systems
• Pacific Island Accounting Practices
• Religious Influence on Accounting
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